Another powerful video from JAY-Z, this time by directors Ben and Joshua Safdie. Check out more of JAY-Z’s latest videos here, if you haven’t already!

Simple yet striking video for British singer-producer Bearcubs’ track “Do You Feel” by Paris-based director and photographer Antoine Bal. Shot in Paris on Kodak 16mm.

Production company : OTSOParis
Directed by : Antoine Bal
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Dancers : Maelle Dufour, Enzo Pauchet
Line producer : Marie Marsan
Production assistant : Gauthier Suin
Unit manager : Marc Carvalho
Unit manager assistant : Léo Badani
Dop : Hunter Daly
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Stedicam operator : Teva Vasseur
1st Camera assistant : Margaux Hallenstein
SFX assistant : Lucie Beauvert
Make-up artist : Anne-Lise Bayard
Colorist : Arthur Paux

This video was submitted by Antoine Bal and selected by our team. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!

A man struggles between obsession and responsibility in this subtle vignette by Detroit-based director Keenan Wetzel (previously featured here). Set to Derek Walcott’s poem “Sea Grapes.” Lovely cinematography by Jake Bianco (previously featured here).

A fun, ultra-short (90 second) heist film with a seasonal twist by directing duo Hugo & Dean. Based on a true story. And shot in one day!

A beautiful video by New York-based director Miles Jay for JAY-Z’s track about his mother, Gloria Carter.

A series of politically-charged visuals by Pittsburgh-based illustrator and animator Geoff Hoskinson for Deerhoof’s track “I Will Spite Survive.”

We’ve featured the work of Ruffmercy many times here but this is the first profile we’ve come across! Captured by emerging filmmaking trio FFERD, the documentary fittingly marks Jan, Phila and Lukas’ first video together as well as the first in-depth access granted by the one-of-a-kind creative! As longtime fans, the project provided them with more than a casual in-person meeting, as they shared with us:

“We spent a whole week with him and learned about his workflow, his workplace, his steps in making a video and his everyday life.”

Watch “Ruff Rap Colours & Mercy” above and check out some behind-the-scenes photos below!

A film by FFERD
Phila Demi: Producer + Director + Editor
Jan Erting: Cinematographer + Editor + Colorist
Lukas Vogt: Hi8 Camera + Sound
Typefaces: Orion by IAMGOD
Academy of Media Arts Cologne: Executive Producer
Special Thanks to Ruffmercy

FFERD’s Website

FFERD on Vimeo

A fun little mix of 2D and 3D animation (plus one live action shot!) by Detroit-based Yeah Haus.

A vibrant look at how New York’s vogue scene celebrates the holidays by NYC-based filmmaker Aurélien Heilbronn (previously featured here). While highlighting the importance of coming together, “House Of Xmas” is ultimately about redefining family and making the season your own.

Directed by Aurélien Heilbronn
Creative Director Ivan Olita
D.O.P Jordan Hall
Art Director Davide Di Teodoro
Producer Kelly Laguaite
Editor Aurelien Heilbronn and Johanne Olesen
Music Scott Hampton
Colorist Roy Sun
Stylist Britt McCamey
Stylist Assistant Whitney Sade
Sound CJ Bruce
PA Bridget Johnson
Produced by BRAVÒ NYC

This video is just one of the many wonderful submissions we’ve received in the past week. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!

A funny short written by Los Angeles-based actor Sean Wing and directed by Nino Mancuso. “I Know Jake Gyllenhaal is Going to F**k My Girlfriend” follows an aspiring screenwriter’s descent into paranoia after his girlfriend seems to enjoy a Jake Gyllenhaal movie a little too much.

James Blake performs a beautiful cover of Don McLean’s track “Vincent” live at Conway Studios.

A great portrait of designer and sportswear hero Gary Aspden by director Federico Mazzarisi. In “Eyes on the City,” Aspden shares a heartfelt account of his journey from the hardened cities of northern England to the country’s capital and what home has come to mean for both him and his iconic work. Watch above and see full credits below!

Director – Federico Mazzarisi
Creative Director – Roberto Merlini
Production Company – BASEMENT
Producer – Cecilia Virgilio
Producer – Carlotta Merzari
Executive Producer – Francesco Crespi
Brand Producer – Lorenzo Osti
Agency – LOstudio
DP – Tommaso Terigi
1AC – Carlo Pastaccini
2nd Camera Operator – Andrea Munafò
Editor – Francesco Caroselli
Colorist – Daniel Pallucca
Sound Design & Music Editor– Daniele De Virgilio
Stills Photographer – Nicola Cicognani

This video was submitted by Federico Mazzarisi and selected by our team. Consider participating here if you have branded content you’d like us to check out!